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Tayla, 13 SA

Okay, in 2000 my parents split. I was about 5 when it happened. It was like a usual divorce - weekends and holidays - it was all good. But then i moved away from my dad and it all got worse. I always knew my dad was a druggie. It never really bothered me - I grew up with it. But when i got older... more

Meagan, 12 QLD

Well, now i've been in year 8 for three terms. :)! Sounds fun but, NOOOOOO. D;< Ok, it all started around half way through Term One, when I supposedly "Changed." I did though, I got a hair cut, just a fringe, and now to everyone at school, I'm emo! I know to be emo you cut yourself, but I don't. And those people should know that. I'm really not emo, I may listen to "Screamo" and "Metal" music, but that doesn't automatically... more

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Did you know...

headspace is online on Facebook and MySpace...

headspace knows that Facebook and MySpace are popular tools for you to socialise and network. We also know that the internet is the fastest growing source of information for you. So that is why we have created our very own headspace Facebook ‘cause’ and headspace MySpace page!

Why not come and visit us, check out the downloads, add headspace as your top Facebook ‘cause’ and MySpace friend or just come for a surf? Can you make it onto our Facebook causes Top Recruiter leader board?

Visit www.myspace.com/whatsinyourheadspace and  http://apps.facebook.com/causes/causes/show/26670?m

headspace will be on a billboard near you!

Take extra notice of road-side billboards and digital advertisements in shopping centres, Universities and airports over the next few months as headspace promotes our campaign ‘What’s in your headspace?’ through our pro-bono partnership with EYE.

What young people think...

Mission Australia’s 2007 National Survey of Young Australians, Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that around one-in-five young people identified the Internet as a primary source of advice and support in 2007.

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Mental health info

Depression

Depression is common. Among young Australians aged 12-25 years, depression is the most common mental health problem. Around 1 in 4 young people will have had a depressive disorder by the end of their adolescence.

Anxiety

Anxiety is another word to describe worry. It is an unpleasant emotion that we all feel when we are faced with challenges. Anxiety can be useful at times, as it helps us prepare and perform tasks.

Alcohol and Binge drinking

Alcohol is the most widely used recreational drug in Australia. This means that for a lot of people, drinking alcohol in moderation is accepted and considered sociable. But for others, drinking can get out of control, causing harm to themselves and others.


More on mental health

Mental health problems are common. Feeling down is a mental health problem. As is feeling tense, angry or anxious. We all suffer from mental health problems over the course of our life.


Getting help

Getting help

There are a number of ways you can get help; this may include talking to a friend or family member, or you can visit a headspace service where you will find psychologists, social workers, and other health professionals.  If you don't live near a headspace talking to your General Practitioner, or a counsellor is a good option. 

headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.